Afghanistan, Nov. 14 -- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains 65 percent below pre-war levels, despite continued vessel movements.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) recorded 139 outbound and 169 inbound vessel transits during the seven-day period ending November 11, according to figures reported by Al Jazeera on Saturday, November 14.
The latest figures show a decline in outbound traffic compared with the previous week, when 170 vessels left the strait, while inbound traffic increased from 155 to 169 vessels. Despite these movements, overall shipping activity remains significantly below its pre-conflict level.
The UKMTO also reported eight maritime security incidents during the reporting period. Five occurred in th...